Saudi regulator teams with Singapore scientists for heat-resilient workplaces
Saudi Arabia’s key occupational safety and health body is partnering with a Singaporean research center to develop tools and strategies to protect workers from increasing heat risks in the region.
Workplace safety and health risks are rising worldwide as heatwaves become more frequent and intense due to global warming and climate change.
National heatwave response plan a signal that Singapore should start taking heat seriously
The Republic’s recently unveiled heatwave plan sends a strong signal that extreme heat is something we all need to prepare for.
Under the plan revealed on March 19, cooling centres will be opened islandwide just before a heatwave kicks in to provide a respite from the heat.
Diary: Three days of planetary health discussions in Malaysia
A particularly interesting session that resonated with most of the participants was one led by Jason Lee, a professor at the National University of Singapore’s Heat Resilience and Performance Centre. He touched on the health risks of heat stress and the need to protect vulnerable populations like the elderly, with community and religious leaders identified as crucial messengers for heat-related interventions.
Singapore’s new heatwave response plan includes cooling spaces, suspension of outdoor activities
The Republic’s recently unveiled heatwave plan sends a strong signal that extreme heat is something we all need to prepare for.
Under the plan revealed on March 19, cooling centres will be opened islandwide just before a heatwave kicks in to provide a respite from the heat.
How endurance athletes in Asia overcome the challenges of training amid humidity and pollution
Athletes competing and training in hot, humid climates are faced with a different set of challenges.
Parts of Asia have some of the most unforgiving climate for those focused on endurance sports.
It’s time to take the heat seriously, experts warn
This extreme weather event “would not have happened without climate change,” said World Meteorological Organization Joint Office for Climate and Health lead Joy Shumake Guillemot.
Lives under the scorching sun: Outdoor workers racing against climate change
Under unforgiving conditions, the outdoor workers – the backbone of urban economies – endure the harshest impacts of climate change while remaining overlooked by social safety nets. Their resilience and struggles highlight the urgent need for better protection in the face of rising temperatures and precarious livelihoods.
Life Without Power Spells Daily Misery for Yangon’s Residents
In April last year, Magwe Region’s Chauk recorded a temperature of 48.2 degrees Celsius, while the mercury in Yangon rose over 40 degrees.
At least 1,473 people reportedly died in Myanmar from heat-related causes that month. That was almost six times more than in 2010, when 260 heat-related deaths were recorded during the summer months, according to the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS).
2024 Becomes the Hottest Year on Record: How Prepared is the Indonesian Government to Face Extreme Weather?
Several Southeast Asian countries are working to formulate guidelines to address heatwaves that impact public health. So, how well does the Indonesian government understand and prepare for the effects of climate change? Here’s the full report for you, supported by the Internews Earth Journalism Network.
Early action plans for heat a priority for Red Cross and Red Crescent network
One of the world’s largest humanitarian networks, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), is urging governments globally to take early action in preparing their communities for the impacts of heat.